Homeowners spend a considerable amount of effort, time, and expense creating their landscape gardens, patios, walks, features, and plantings, yet many times there is little thought about landscape lighting to highlight and illuminate their landscape for viewing and use when the sun goes down.Lighting your outdoor space seems straightforward enough, right? Actually there are […]
September 22, 2014
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1. Security A well-lit landscape and yard presents a feeling of security and maintenance. When you keep your outdoor areas illuminated, you present a feeling of care and involvement. When people view your well-lit yard, they often interpret your property as cared-for and well maintained. This can discourage trespassing and theft.Install lights with motion detectors […]
September 15, 2014
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Here are some hardscaping tips for you to remember when you are thinking about hardscaping for your property. Remember Mother Nature: While it’s easy to get caught up in the design of hardscaping, it’s critical that you incorporate nature’s unpredictable elements when determining the layout and function of your yard. Sun: Notice the orientation of […]
September 08, 2014
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Finding ways to water our yards, gardens and crops that cut back as far as possible on overuse of water is key. Here are 4 ideas that can be easily implemented in your own yard. Rain Sensor / Moisture Sensor: Without a rain sensor or a smart controller that is connected to a live weather […]
August 21, 2014
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Most homeowners invest their money just to have a well designed garden. A garden is sometimes a source of appreciation once you see on how beautiful it looks. Whatever type of garden you wish to have in your home, make sure not to ignore the importance of hardscaping elements. A beautifully landscaped lawn will never […]
August 12, 2014
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Whether you live in the country or the city, the best time to water your lawn is in the early morning. This is the time of day when your lawn will absorb the most water and you will lose the least H2O to evaporation. However, one bonus to watering in the early morning for city […]
July 20, 2014
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Here are three reasons you should call Allen Outdoor Solutions Inc. to have a sprinkler system installed today! SAVE TIME: Your system will do all the watering for you. Instead of coming home from a long day and watering the lawn by hand, you can rest easy knowing that it will be done everyday and […]
July 15, 2014
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One big concern about having a sprinkler system installed is the amount of water it uses. This doesn’t have to be a concern if you use one of the Rain Sensors manufactured by Hunter Industries. The Hunter Wireless Rain-Clik™ attaches quickly and easily. With built-in Quick Response technology, the Hunter Wireless Rain-Clik™ can command a […]
June 16, 2014
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As any homeowner knows, maintaining a perfect lawn is next to impossible. Spring-time rains, mid summer droughts and oppressive heat in August can frustrate even the most seasoned professional. When deciding whether or not to hire a lawn care professional or to simply maintain your own lawn a homeowner has to consider several factors. For […]
June 12, 2014
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Adding a Sprinkler System to your lawn and garden has many benefits. First and foremost, it saves tons of time compared to watering by hand. Most homeowners do not have the time and energy required to spend the hours needed to keep their lawn wet and green during the hot summer months. Also, an automated […]
